Comments on: The jacket debate http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:13:05 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Don Carraro http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-244170 Don Carraro Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:33:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-244170 I think these people running for president. should not be nit picking on each other they look like a bunch school kids. They should be sticking to the problems that are faceing in this country and how there going to fix it. We never here how its going to be fixed. All of these candidates have been in office for the past eight years and look at the shape were in. If they had worked togeather and stuck to the constituion insteat aruging with each other we would not have this broken down goverment. Woulden't be nice to see some one get in office that would care middel class instead of the rich. I think these people running for president. should not be nit picking on
each other they look like a bunch school kids. They should be sticking to the problems that are faceing in this country and how there going to fix it. We never here how its going to be fixed. All of these candidates have been in office for the past eight years and look at the shape were in. If they had worked togeather and
stuck to the constituion insteat aruging with each other we would not have this broken down goverment. Woulden't be nice to see some one get in office that would care middel class instead of the rich.

]]> By: Tean Bereday http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-27050 Tean Bereday Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:04:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-27050 Why don't *you* idiots that don't like Hillary LEAVE her ALONE!!! To even have the chance to have a Clinton back in the big house is just FANTASTIC!! Who gives a damn what she wears!! Why don't *you* idiots that don't like Hillary LEAVE her ALONE!!! To even have the chance to have a Clinton back in the big house is just FANTASTIC!! Who gives a damn what she wears!!

]]> By: jack, green bay, wi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-24138 jack, green bay, wi Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:04:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-24138 Get over it and take a joke for what it is. I have seen men joke about not liking another mans tie, by reading some of the comments on here I know realize the people talking about the ties must have been sexist towards men. Get Real Get over it and take a joke for what it is. I have seen men joke about not liking another mans tie, by reading some of the comments on here I know realize the people talking about the ties must have been sexist towards men.
Get Real

]]> By: Jennifer, Houston, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-24131 Jennifer, Houston, TX Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:52:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-24131 Oh my gosh, it was a joke! It was a lighthearted way of saying "Well, the worst thing I can say is..." And yes, Faith Ann, I think if a man had been to his left, he might just have made the same joke, about their coat, or tie, or maybe even their haircut. Sen. Edwards said a lot of important, relevant and insipiring things last night. Where's the story about that, CNN? Oh my gosh, it was a joke! It was a lighthearted way of saying "Well, the worst thing I can say is..."

And yes, Faith Ann, I think if a man had been to his left, he might just have made the same joke, about their coat, or tie, or maybe even their haircut.

Sen. Edwards said a lot of important, relevant and insipiring things last night. Where's the story about that, CNN?

]]> By: Joe Hunkins, Talent Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23942 Joe Hunkins, Talent Oregon Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:54:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23942 The jacket debate showed how trivial we want our candidates to be. We can't handle real issues so we force all these bright and well-informed candidates (Republican and Democrat) to discuss foolish things of no consequence so we can vote for people we like rather than people who can solve problems with the ruthlessly rational hand that is needed now. I'm ashamed of all of us. The jacket debate showed how trivial we want our candidates to be. We can't handle real issues so we force all these bright and well-informed candidates (Republican and Democrat) to discuss foolish things of no consequence so we can vote for people we like rather than people who can solve problems with the ruthlessly rational hand that is needed now. I'm ashamed of all of us.

]]> By: Rachel, Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23927 Rachel, Washington DC Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:39:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23927 It's true - the jacket is hideous. But this is TV. While not a huge political issue, it does highlight how American politics reflects pretty minimal differences between candidates in our 2-party/rush to the middle system. It was a great opportunity for Obama to highlight his "I'm a regular guy who doesn't pick up his dirty socks". It was almost like and Edwards/Obama shtick. And yes, the jacket does make her look fat and short. Two things that TV-obsessed America does not like in it's representatives. It's true – the jacket is hideous. But this is TV. While not a huge political issue, it does highlight how American politics reflects pretty minimal differences between candidates in our 2-party/rush to the middle system. It was a great opportunity for Obama to highlight his "I'm a regular guy who doesn't pick up his dirty socks". It was almost like and Edwards/Obama shtick.

And yes, the jacket does make her look fat and short. Two things that TV-obsessed America does not like in it's representatives.

]]> By: DMW, Roeland Park, KS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23922 DMW, Roeland Park, KS Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:30:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23922 Typical. It is usually about how a woman looks or dress when the woman is strong and can whip all of the men on the stage with her intelligence. I know it was a joke, yet, jokes are one of the most used techniques to perform a 'got ya' on someone. Typical. It is usually about how a woman looks or dress when the woman is strong and can whip all of the men on the stage with her intelligence.

I know it was a joke, yet, jokes are one of the most used techniques to perform a 'got ya' on someone.

]]> By: Mary, Beaver, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23900 Mary, Beaver, PA Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:02:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23900 Who gives a hoot about her jacket? This is news? Who gives a hoot about her jacket? This is news?

]]> By: Margaret Itauma. Registered Nurse. Houston Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23819 Margaret Itauma. Registered Nurse. Houston Texas Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:46:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23819 I watched part of the debate during my break at work, I wanted a chance to tell Senator Hillary Clinton how beautiful and professional her jacket was, I didn't know some one was throwing a question to the candidates that gives me this opportunity to tell my story about her unique jacket. I watched part of the debate during my break at work, I wanted a chance to tell Senator Hillary Clinton how beautiful and professional her jacket was, I didn't know some one was throwing a question to the candidates that gives me this opportunity to tell my story about her unique jacket.

]]> By: Faith Ann, Victoria, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23805 Faith Ann, Victoria, MN Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:49:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23805 Sen. John Edwards needs to double check his political correctness in the humor department. I wonder if he would have thought it "funny" to criticize the "coat" of one of the male candidates on the stage. Is this the man we think will be an instinctive champion for women's rights? Sen. John Edwards needs to double check his political correctness in the humor department. I wonder if he would have thought it "funny" to criticize the "coat" of one of the male candidates on the stage. Is this the man we think will be an instinctive champion for women's rights?

]]> By: Mrs. America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23794 Mrs. America Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:29:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23794 I didn't like her jacket, but I'm sure Edwards just said that to avoid saying anything bad about her, which was good of him. Notice that not too many people did the negative part of the questions. Guess there's no reason to get one's underwear in a bundle about the comment. I didn't like her jacket, but I'm sure Edwards just said that to avoid saying anything bad about her, which was good of him. Notice that not too many people did the negative part of the questions. Guess there's no reason to get one's underwear in a bundle about the comment.

]]> By: KCforObama.com http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23789 KCforObama.com Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:20:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23789 I was a bit more taken aback hearing Biden comment on somebody else's wife. Odd. I was a bit more taken aback hearing Biden comment on somebody else's wife.

Odd.

]]> By: Sophia, Chicago, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23777 Sophia, Chicago, IL Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:02:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23777 I thought it was rather TACKY and TELLING that Hillary was the only candidate who refused to specifically compliment the candidate to her left (Obama). This was noted by Andersen Cooper. I thought it was rather TACKY and TELLING that Hillary was the only candidate who refused to specifically compliment the candidate to her left (Obama). This was noted by Andersen Cooper.

]]> By: T. Patton, St. Louis, MO. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23762 T. Patton, St. Louis, MO. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:41:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23762 Nothing these people say is just light-hearted and impromtu. His comment about her jacket was sexist and very childish, reminiscent of playground banter. I am more than proud of her for refusing to show any offense to his attempt to remind her that she is still a "woman." Kudos to Barack for being keen enough to catch Edward's slip and use it for his benefit. Nothing these people say is just light-hearted and impromtu. His comment about her jacket was sexist and very childish, reminiscent of playground banter. I am more than proud of her for refusing to show any offense to his attempt to remind her that she is still a "woman." Kudos to Barack for being keen enough to catch Edward's slip and use it for his benefit.

]]> By: Heath, Portland Maine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23754 Heath, Portland Maine Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:25:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23754 I personally think Edward's tie was ugly! :) Seriously, I was not happy that most of the candates couldn't really be honest with this question. I personally think Edward's tie was ugly! :) Seriously, I was not happy that most of the candates couldn't really be honest with this question.

]]> By: Don Jr., Melbourne, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23727 Don Jr., Melbourne, FL Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:52:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23727 I thought that this was an awkward, but much welcomed view into the inner minds of some of the candidates. I think sometimes we forget that they are people just like the rest of us. This helped to show that they can just talk and joke amongst each other like the rest of us. I thought that this was an awkward, but much welcomed view into the inner minds of some of the candidates. I think sometimes we forget that they are people just like the rest of us. This helped to show that they can just talk and joke amongst each other like the rest of us.

]]> By: Jeremy, Gastonia , NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23707 Jeremy, Gastonia , NC Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:42:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23707 I take it the same way a little joke, no sexism involved. I do agree tho that it was very bright, psychologist say Blue is the most favorable color a candidate can wear. Not peach, or whatever shade that was. I take it the same way a little joke, no sexism involved. I do agree tho that it was very bright, psychologist say Blue is the most favorable color a candidate can wear. Not peach, or whatever shade that was.

]]> By: Cheryl Knapp St. Augustine, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23671 Cheryl Knapp St. Augustine, FL Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:09:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23671 And so this is the comment from the man who will be better for women than Hillary. Sexism is alive and well. A man's clothing is never the topic of debate. It may have been a joke but really showed the subconcious thoughts of the man. Sorry Senator Edwards, you lost my vote. And so this is the comment from the man who will be better for women than Hillary. Sexism is alive and well. A man's clothing is never the topic of debate. It may have been a joke but really showed the subconcious thoughts of the man. Sorry Senator Edwards, you lost my vote.

]]> By: Jane, Ann Arbor, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23642 Jane, Ann Arbor, Michigan Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:43:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23642 Hillary is a strong well disciplined woman: She resisted the temptation to make remarks about haircuts. Remarks about personal appearance can be used to trivialize a person's candidacy in ways that have nothing to do with their fitness for office. I would far rather have heard something about a policy difference. Hillary is a strong well disciplined woman: She resisted the temptation to make remarks about haircuts.

Remarks about personal appearance can be used to trivialize a person's candidacy in ways that have nothing to do with their fitness for office.

I would far rather have heard something about a policy difference.

]]> By: Zak, Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23615 Zak, Washington DC Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:24:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23615 Her outfit drew attention because it was extremely bright, almost neon. I'm certain that had any male candidate worn a neon jacket or sequins, it would have been mentioned. Get over your paranoia about sexism. I am aware sexism is a real issue, but so is hyper sensitive political correctness. Don't let the reality of sexism cloud your ability to recognize that there are circumstances in which it is okay to note a woman's appearance. Her outfit drew attention because it was extremely bright, almost neon. I'm certain that had any male candidate worn a neon jacket or sequins, it would have been mentioned. Get over your paranoia about sexism. I am aware sexism is a real issue, but so is hyper sensitive political correctness. Don't let the reality of sexism cloud your ability to recognize that there are circumstances in which it is okay to note a woman's appearance.

]]> By: G. Frank, Northfield, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23554 G. Frank, Northfield, NJ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:53:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23554 Anyone who does not believe that sexism is alive and well needs to look up how many times a male presidential candidates wardrobe has been the subject of comment. I thought we were Democrats! I love Senator Edwards and Senator Obama, but as Hillary and Barack know, the worst kind of "ism" is always couched in humor and attention drawn to the personal and away from the issue at hand as a means of power play. Anyone who does not believe that sexism is alive and well needs to look up how many times a male presidential candidates wardrobe has been the subject of comment.

I thought we were Democrats!

I love Senator Edwards and Senator Obama, but as Hillary and Barack know, the worst kind of "ism" is always couched in humor and attention drawn to the personal and away from the issue at hand as a means of power play.

]]> By: pBob, Seneca, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23538 pBob, Seneca, SC Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:42:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23538 It was a blinking joke for crying out loud. Any leader without a sense of humor shouldn't be a leader. And, I wish the media would just quit being the fashion police on Hillary Clinton. It's just about as much news as Paris what's-her-name. It was a blinking joke for crying out loud. Any leader without a sense of humor shouldn't be a leader. And, I wish the media would just quit being the fashion police on Hillary Clinton. It's just about as much news as Paris what's-her-name.

]]> By: Jen R, Glenview, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23510 Jen R, Glenview, IL Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:24:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23510 I commend Sen. Clinton on controlling herself and not wolloping Mr. Edwards. After all the flak she took for her personal appearance when her husband ran for president, you'd think those running against would've grown up by now. I know it was a joke. I just think it was a stupid joke that showed a little sexism on Edwards' part. I commend Sen. Clinton on controlling herself and not wolloping Mr. Edwards. After all the flak she took for her personal appearance when her husband ran for president, you'd think those running against would've grown up by now.

I know it was a joke. I just think it was a stupid joke that showed a little sexism on Edwards' part.

]]> By: Jenna, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23481 Jenna, New York, NY Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:05:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23481 While I'm sure Sen. Edwards meant his criticism of Sen. Clinton's jacket as nothing more than a lighthearted joke, it is interesting that, once again, a female politician's clothing choices receive notice whereas her male counterparts' do not. While I found his answer funny, I do think Sen. Edwards could have chosen a more tactful way of jokingly saying that he did not wish to answer the question than the way he chose. While I'm sure Sen. Edwards meant his criticism of Sen. Clinton's jacket as nothing more than a lighthearted joke, it is interesting that, once again, a female politician's clothing choices receive notice whereas her male counterparts' do not. While I found his answer funny, I do think Sen. Edwards could have chosen a more tactful way of jokingly saying that he did not wish to answer the question than the way he chose.

]]> By: John, Dallas, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23471 John, Dallas, TX Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:58:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23471 is this newsworthy at all? it was a joke, leave it as one. Why don't you report about the real debates, like Obama and the bundlers, or who answered the questions directly, and who found themselves caught in their stump speech again. is this newsworthy at all? it was a joke, leave it as one.
Why don't you report about the real debates, like Obama and the bundlers, or who answered the questions directly, and who found themselves caught in their stump speech again.

]]> By: Buck, Asheboro, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23469 Buck, Asheboro, NC Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:58:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23469 Uh, oh. That Ann woman will have something to say about that response! Uh, oh. That Ann woman will have something to say about that response!

]]> By: prov, RI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23465 prov, RI Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:57:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/the-jacket-debate/#comment-23465 I thought it was Edwards's ugly, nasty, and sexist remarks on her jacket. Her jacket is beautiful; it is bright and colorful. It shines, like she shines above all. She is very stylist, and her choice of color is appropriate. That shows her both sides: feminie and masculine. Edwards was mean to make that remark on her jacket. It was very mean spirited. I thought it was Edwards's ugly, nasty, and sexist remarks on her jacket. Her jacket is beautiful; it is bright and colorful. It shines, like she shines above all. She is very stylist, and her choice of color is appropriate. That shows her both sides: feminie and masculine. Edwards was mean to make that remark on her jacket. It was very mean spirited.

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